Teachers Sue Betsy DeVos Over Public-Service Debt Forgiveness

Eight teachers are suing the Education Department over its handling of a federal program for public-sector workers that has canceled less than 1% of applicants’ debt

Eight public-school teachers are suing Secretary Betsy DeVos and the Education Department for mishandling a federal program designed to erase the student loans of public-sector employees after 10 years—but which so far has granted forgiveness to less than 1% of applicants.

The lawsuit alleges that the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is in such disarray that it violates federal law and applicants’ due-process rights. The teachers say the Education Department hasn’t established a clear process for public employees to...

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